v3.26.1
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Cash Flows from Operating Activities    
Net income $ 6,082 $ 5,469
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Provisions for credit losses 2,336 2,555
Depreciation and amortization 956 860
Stock-based compensation 358 285
Deferred taxes 71 (385)
Other items [1] (937) 61
Originations of Card balances held for sale (67) 0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:    
Other assets (1,836) (1,152)
Accounts payable & other liabilities 2,212 1,435
Net cash provided by operating activities 9,175 9,128
Cash Flows from Investing Activities    
Sale of investments 24 1
Maturities and redemptions of investments 536 587
Purchase of investments (3,855) (769)
Net increase in Card balances and Other loans, including Card balances held for sale (5,983) (4,483)
Purchase of premises and equipment, net of sales [2] (2,047) (1,049)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (524) (633)
Net cash used in investing activities (11,849) (6,346)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities    
Net increase in customer deposits 4,404 9,943
Net increase in short-term borrowings 481 21
Proceeds from long-term debt [2] 6,116 15,896
Payments of long-term debt (5,471) (7,895)
Issuance of American Express common shares 7 22
Repurchase of American Express common shares and other (4,215) (2,564)
Dividends paid (1,248) (1,102)
Net cash provided by financing activities 74 14,321
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 51 194
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (2,549) 17,297
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 47,792 40,640
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 45,243 $ 57,937
[1] Primarily includes gains/losses on fair value hedges, foreign currency transactions, tax credits and Amex Ventures investments and movements in equity method investments.
[2] Excludes an increase of $370 million related to non-cash activity for a finance lease. Refer to Note 1 for additional information.